Can I request an interview expedite after the interview has been scheduled?

[Zin-Zin 20]

Just like it says on the tin. 

Some circumstances have changed, and I may have grounds for an expedite. I know it's probably a long shot, but I'd like to know if it's even possible after the interview has already been scheduled. 
 

[Boiler 43,502]

You can try but that would assume they have interview spots available

[Crazy Cat 39,312]

25 minutes ago, Zin-Zin said:

Just like it says on the tin. 

Some circumstances have changed, and I may have grounds for an expedite. I know it's probably a long shot, but I'd like to know if it's even possible after the interview has already been scheduled. 
 

You can try.  Once an interview has been scheduled, NVC is finished, and all correspondence is with the consulate.

[Zin-Zin 20]

26 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

You can try.  Once an interview has been scheduled, NVC is finished, and all correspondence is with the consulate.

Am I correct in assuming that there are no negative consequences from requesting one?

[Crazy Cat 39,312]

17 minutes ago, Zin-Zin said:

Am I correct in assuming that there are no negative consequences from requesting one?

None.  

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

18 minutes ago, Zin-Zin said:

Am I correct in assuming that there are no negative consequences from requesting one?

no negative in requesting this

but they probably already gave u the 1st available interview spot

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

1 hour ago, Zin-Zin said:

Just like it says on the tin. 

Some circumstances have changed, and I may have grounds for an expedite. I know it's probably a long shot, but I'd like to know if it's even possible after the interview has already been scheduled. 
 

 

Technically there is nothing to expedite.  You would email the embassy/consulate to request to reschedule to an earlier date, if available.

 

We rescheduled my wife's CR1 interview.  I sent them emails once a week for the request.  The first two responses from the embassy was that there were no dates available.  The response from the 3rd request detailed 2 earlier days that were available, and they instructed us to use USTravelDocs website to reschedule it ourselves.

 

[Zin-Zin 20]

6 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Technically there is nothing to expedite.  You would email the embassy/consulate to request to reschedule to an earlier date, if available.

 

We rescheduled my wife's CR1 interview.  I sent them emails once a week for the request.  The first two responses from the embassy was that there were no dates available.  The response from the 3rd request detailed 2 earlier days that were available, and they instructed us to use USTravelDocs website to reschedule it ourselves.

 

Thanks! Was the rescheduling pretty smooth? How much earlier was it? 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,319]

18 minutes ago, Zin-Zin said:

Thanks! Was the rescheduling pretty smooth? How much earlier was it? 

Yes.  2 weeks.  My wife had to travel to another country later in the month.  The rescheduled date allowed her to get her passport back with her visa before she traveled.

 

For Ukraine it is done online.  You will need to check how it is done for your embassy/consulate.

[Zin-Zin 20]

6 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Yes.  2 weeks.  My wife had to travel to another country later in the month.  The rescheduled date allowed her to get her passport back with her visa before she traveled.

 

For Ukraine it is done online.  You will need to check how it is done for your embassy/consulate.

Thank you!

[JeanneAdil 6,203]

are u able to schedule medical exam within the proper time of "the date u want for interview"?

or will the case go into AP after interview waiting for the medical papers ?

 

Please,  do a timeline

[Zin-Zin 20]

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

are u able to schedule medical exam within the proper time of "the date u want for interview"?

or will the case go into AP after interview waiting for the medical papers ?

 

Please,  do a timeline

She did her medical a couple of days ago. She has the sealed folders b/c the digital system was down. Her interview is Nov 30. 

[Chancy 6,233]

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On 10/10/2022 at 12:10 AM, Zin-Zin said:

Am I correct in assuming that there are no negative consequences from requesting one?

In general, no, but that assumes you don't misrepresent something in your request.  Requesting, no problem.  How you request and what you say, anything is possible.